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HY56 HMU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 HMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose lightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose lightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 82,591 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose lightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose lightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 72,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively washer jet hose adrift (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,721 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,721 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,712 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 52,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,711 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 25,226 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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HY56 HMU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY56 HMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY56 HMU registered?

HY56 HMU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is HY56 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 HMU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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